Introductory Period

Traditionally, the first six months of service of a new employee is considered an introductory (review) period. However, this period may be lengthened and/or extended at the discretion of the department after consultation with the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee. The introductory period permits the employee and the supervisor to evaluate the suitability of the placement. At any time during this review period, if it is determined either by you or your supervisor that the placement is not suitable for any reason, either of you may terminate the employment relationship. Departments generally conduct a performance evaluation for staff members before the end of the six-month period.

Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or an individual employment contract may not be subject to an introductory period. It is important to remember that an employee is not guaranteed employment for the entire introductory period. Equally important, completion of the introductory period does not guarantee employment with the University for any period of time thereafter.

New Employee Orientation

All new employees are expected to attend a New Employee Orientation, where they will complete their New Hire Paperwork (I-9, W-4, etc.) and learn about the University, including the following topics:

• Mission and Heritage of Villanova University
• Campus Ministry
• Pertinent Policies and Procedures
• Public Safety/Parking
• Benefits
• Staff Development Plan
• Villanova Quality Improvement (VQI)
• Training Opportunities
• Other University Departments and Services

Hours of Work

Non exempt personnel are normally scheduled to work Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Your immediate Supervisor will arrange your assigned work schedule. Consequently, you may be required as part of your job to work on Saturdays and/or Sundays, to have different starting times from week to week or day to day, or to be assigned irregular work hours or work weeks. Some departments may set the standard work schedule and/or overtime requirements to meet the special needs of that particular unit.

Seniority

Seniority begins with the first day of full-time employment at Villanova, and is maintained as the seniority date, except for any modifications due to previous continuous part-time service or termination and subsequent rehire, before one (1) year has passed. When an employee changes from part-time to full-time, an adjusted seniority date is calculated.

Former employees who are rehired by the University within one (1) year of their last day worked will not be considered new employees, and will have their date of service adjusted to reflect the length of the absence. All other former employees who are rehired by the University will be considered new employees.

Service Recognition

Currently, the University presents a service recognition pin to employees who have completed 10 years of service and then again at each subsequent five-year level of service. Traditionally, an annual Service Recognition Dinner is held to acknowledge those employees who have celebrated these service milestones during the year. The dinner also represents the University's official statement of appreciation to those employees who have retired during that year.

Staff Identification Cards

The Wildcard is the University’s identification card. All employees are required to obtain a Wildcard and to carry it with them while on campus, and produce it if requested by the proper authority. The first Wildcard is of no cost to the employee, but if the Wildcard is lost or stolen, there will be a replacement fee. The Wildcard is the property of the University and must be returned upon termination of employment. For more information about the Wildcard, please visit their web site at www3.villanova.edu/wildcard/.

Parking

Employee parking areas are located at several places on campus. In order to maintain a sound parking program, and to reduce congestion and inconvenience, it is important that all employees park only in their assigned areas. Cars are not admitted to these lots without a current parking permit.

All staff using University parking spaces are required to pay an annual fee for parking. You may purchase your initial permit in the Public Safety office, located in Farrell Hall, Lancaster Avenue. For more information regarding renewal of a parking permit or to obtain a copy of the University’s Parking Regulations, contact the Public Safety Department at 9-6989, or visit their web site at www.publicsafety.villanova.edu.